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Pre Law Fair Talk

Pre Law Fair Talk. Wednesday 7 November 2012. James Popplewell President. Sam McGinty National Representative. About us. Formed in 2008 Represent Young Lawyers throughout Leicestershire Arrange social, educational and networking events Membership is free www.ljld.co.uk.

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Pre Law Fair Talk

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  1. Pre Law Fair Talk Wednesday 7 November 2012

  2. James Popplewell President Sam McGinty National Representative

  3. About us Formed in 2008 Represent Young Lawyers throughout Leicestershire Arrange social, educational and networking events Membership is free www.ljld.co.uk

  4. So you want to be a Lawyer? • Costs involved • Salary expectations • Competition for places

  5. How to get a Training Contract • Study hard, 2:1 • Work experience, legal or otherwise • Volunteering/ pro bono opportunities • Vacation Schemes

  6. Get the most out of the Law Fair • Prepare, research firms • Attire • Speak to people! • Arrive on time • Which firms are you interested in

  7. Get the most out of the Law Fair • Go solo • Introduce yourself • Which firm to approach first • First impressions

  8. Get the most out of the Law Fair • Be enthusiastic • Be aware of time • Contact information • Copy of CV? • Note of chat

  9. Questions to ask • Culture of the firm • Graduate opportunities • Travel/ secondment • What makes the Firm unique

  10. Questions to ask • Why do they enjoy working in the legal industry • Work in different offices • Do they deal with recruitment? If not who does?

  11. Questions NOT to ask • How much do you earn • What does your firm do • Tell me about the firm • Is there a Friday night drinking culture

  12. Law Fair Tips • Who is there from the Firm • Selective questioning

  13. After the Law Fair • Follow up email • Get organised, know deadlines • Worthwhile experience

  14. A Helping Hand Open Day- 31 March 2013 2015 TC- 31 July 2013 Vac Scheme- 31 March 2013 2015 TC- 31 July 2013 2015 TC- Jan 2013 opens

  15. A Helping Hand No Vacation Scheme 2014 TC- 31 January 2013 2015 TC- opens May 2013 2014 TC- Autumn 2013

  16. Committee Tom Lathom Iwan Williams Kirstie Berry Philppa Crane Andrew Tomlinson Hannah Carter Natasha Sond Sundip Meghani Yusuf Bobat

  17. Thanks for coming www.ljld.co.uk

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